Speaking to Collider during SXSW 2019, producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura stated that Transformers: Bumblebee 2 will have a little more ‘Beyhem’ than the first Bumblebee movie.

“…the audience had asked us several times, in different ways, ‘I want to get to know a Transformer better.” We did that. In some respects, definitely a tip to what the audience had said to us. The interesting part is when you set out to do something like that, you don’t exactly know the ramifications of it. In this case, the ramification of it was, for the people who didn’t love the movie, was not enough action. Because you’re telling a more intimate story, therefore you can’t.” stated the producer.

Bumblebee 2 will serve as a buddy movie, featuring Optimus Prime and Bumblebee.

“Several lessons have come out of this. One is that we have the freedom to tell almost any story. The other is that, how strongly the audience identified with the strength of character and emotion. I know the next Transformer, our attempt anyway, is to sort of do a fusion of Bumblebee and the Bay movies…a little more Bayhem. And a little bit more of the character falling in love within the emotional dynamic of the movie. One of the things I want to do—and I hope we pull it off—is, we did it with Bumblebee because he’s so cute and he’s so accessible, but he can’t talk. I think the more human we can make these characters, the more people are going to like them.”

Via dhgate.com we can share for your a new listing and images of new Wilson X Bumblebee Basketball Leather Balls.

It’s a nice surprise to see new official merchandising, and now as cool Bumblebee-themed basketball doors. There are two models available: one in yellow and another one in black made of fine leather. Both showcasing cool Bumblebee logos and Cybertronian text. They are priced $64.00 plus shipping and available only in China at the moment.

Chinese website Taobao also offers two more extra black balls with different decoration: one with gray logos and another one with shiny gold on the lines and logos.

A nice option for Bumblebee and basketball fans. Check out the images on this news post and then sound off on the 2005 Boards!

Speaking to The River, producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura stated that their previously planned Optimus Prime solo movie has been halted and Bumblebee-Optimus Prime buddy movie will take its place.

The producer has stated that making an Optimus Prime movie is like making an Obi-Wan Kenobi movie, and it cannot be done.

“I do not intend to do Optimus’ solo film. In the sequel to Bumblebee, I’m thinking of two characters, Optimus and Bumblebee. That way, Bumblebee can do something with Optimus.”

Lorenzo has stated that the buddy movie will most probably be like Lethal Weapon. He also mentioned that Optimus’ role will mostly be like Danny Glover‘s character of Roger Murtaugh.

“When I heard that the movie ‘Bumblebee’ will be made, I was wondering what Optimus would think. Bumblebee was supposed to be Optimus’ sidekick. That’s why I want to write about Optimus as I drew him in Bumblebee in detail.”

Mr. di Bonaventura concluded the interview by saying that he wants to humanize Optimus; very much like how Bumblebee was portrayed on Transformers: Bumblebee.

Prime 1 Studio have updated their website with the announcement of their Prime 1 Studio Gallery Shop At Shinjuku, Tokyo In Japan.

This gallery is showcasing several of the impressive Prime 1 Studios statues, mainly from the live-action movies (including the new Bumblebee Movie) with some extra items from Beast Wars and their G1 re-interpretations of Optimus Prime and Megatron. Visitors can see the quality of the products in person and take pictures. Additionally, some exclusive merchandising is also available for visitors.

We have a nice set of images of the gallery thanks to mamegyorai.jugem.jp and Twitter users @hapikuni and @hiyamanju. Click on the bar to see some key images and then sound off on the 2005 Boards!

During the press tour for Transformers: Bumblebee in Japan, producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura has stated that they have two scripts in development for the Transformers Live Action Movie Franchise.

“One is the latest in the main family series following the events of Transformers: The Last Knight and the other is a sequel to Bumblebee.” says Lorenzo.

While not much is revealed for the TLK sequel, the Bumblebee one however, is a ‘buddy movie’ featuring Optimus Prime and Bumblebee as the main protagonists.

Paramount has not set any release date for either movies but we expect them to arrive before October 2022; prior to the expiration of the current contract between Hasbro and Paramount.

Additionally, we have learned a little bit more about the contract and according to the document, Paramount must develop at least 1 live action movie based on any Hasbro property per year, up to a maximum of two. In addition to that, they can produce 1 animated movie per year if they chose to do so. This does not affect the number of live action movies per year.

At the moment, there are no Transformers titles (Live Action or Animated) planned until October 2021.

The Transformers Tiny Turbo Changers Series 5 were unexpectedly spotted in Hong Kong while back in February. This new series brings us several Bumblebee movie character with some others from previous live-action movies. Via Weibo user TF-Factory we have new stock images of Optimus Prime (Bumblebee Movie) Megatron (maybe based on a concept from the Bee Movie too), Cliffjumper (Bumblebee movie, red redeco of VW Bumblebee), ROTF Long Haul, and Scorponok (this one looks so cute for a scorpion).

The complete line consists of 12 characters and also includes: Autobot Topspin (Dark of the Moon), Hound (Age of Extinction), KSI Sentry (Age of Extinction, reuse of Dark of the Moon Soundwave), Crankcase (Dark of the Moon, reuse of The Last Knight Berserker), Arcee (Revenge of the Fallen)Shadow Spark Megatron (The Last Knight, purple version of The Last Knight Megatron), and Iron Forge Steelbane (The Last Knight, blue and non-exclusive version of Steelbane).

There’s still no information about the availability of these new series in the US market, but you can check out the mirrored images on this news post. After that, let us know your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

Walmart website has a new listing for a Bumblebee Movie DVD + Blu-ray Combo Pack which also includes a Free Digital Copy Of Transformers 2007.

You can pre-order it here for $22.99 (free shipping) and expected for release by Friday, April 5. As an extra bonus, you also get a digital copy of the original Transformers 2007 live-action movie from Vudu.

Click on the bar to see the cover of the pack and then share your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

Courtesy of Autobase Aichi Facebook we have our first images of the amazing Transformers 35th Anniversary Exhibition held in Japan.

As we had reported before this event is being held at the Parco Musem in Ikebukuro, Japan from March 15th to Monday, April 1st, 2019. As we had expected this is a very impressive exhibition including:

An great room full of Transformers decoration and great dioramas of the live-action movies. Official merchandising and books are also available for the visitors.

A room full of prints and drawings of Japanese Transformers art. Packaging art and special illustrations of characters from the classic G1 toys and the Japanese exclusive series: The Headmasters, masterforec and Victory.

A great selection and display of Transformers toys from all generations: G1, G1 Japanese exclusives, G2, Siege, and the new MP-44 Convoy (Optimus Prime) 3.0 and MP-45 Bumblebee 2.0

A special Bumblebee The Movie display, showcasing a huge Bumblebee statue and full of several Bumblebee movie toys.

A special section of old Transformers prototypes. Some incredible samples, including a wooden prototype of Galvatron, mock-ups, resin samples of Sixshot, Japanese Godmasters (G1 Powermasters) among other treasures.

Click on the bar to see some key images mirrored on this news post and sound off your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

Studio Series Leader Dark Of The Moon Megatron and Revenge Of The Fallen Jetfire we spotted at Toys R Us Glorietta for 3499.75 Philippine Pesos ($66.50 approximately).

On the same store Studio Series Voyager SS-37 Rampage and Siege Leader Ultra Magnus were also found, so we can assume their respective wave partners SS-38 Optimus Prime (Bumblebee movie) and Siege Shockwave should be on the wild too. Studio Series Voyagers were priced 2299.75 Philippine Pesos ($43.72) and Siege Leader were 2999.75 Philippine Pesos ($56.98).

The Studio Series SS-31 Battle Damaged Megatron, a nice repaint and remold of the first Studio Series Voyager Class Revenge Of The Fallen Megatron, was First revealed back in December,

First revealed back in December, it was added to Toys”R”Us Canada website a few weeks ago. Now, 2005 Boards member Nevermore is giving us the heads up that Target US has added this figure to its online catalog for $29.99. We finally know how this figure will be available in the US market.

We still have no information on the release date, but you can click on the bar to check the mirrored images on this news post and then sound off on the 2005 Boards!